Definition of "altruistic" []

• Regardful of others; beneficent; unselfish (adjective)

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• "Pilot whales are among the most intelligent of all marine mammals and have what is described as an altruistic nature, tending to remain with sick members."
• "Where Mo'doh becomes less altruistic is in its role as a "customer acquistion tool," in the words of CEO and"
• "However, the good old boy network holds the real power --- and the individual who owns a relatively few shares is forced to engage in altruistic behavior to combat this idiocy."